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TYPES OF HEART ATTACK

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Heart attacks (myocardial infarction) are classified into two main types based on ECG findings: ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) and Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI). STEMI occurs when a coronary artery is completely blocked, causing ST segment elevation on ECG and immediate heart muscle death. NSTEMI involves partial blockage without ST elevation, causing damage limited to the inner heart muscle layer. Risk factors include modifiable factors (smoking, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet) and non-modifiable factors (age, gender, family history, genetics).